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Brigham Young's Communication to the Indian Bureau.
WASHINGTON CITY, NOV. 5.—Brigham Young' in a communication to the Indian bureau, says that if he is to have the direction of Indian af- fairs, and is expected to maintain friendly rela- tions with the Indians, he would suggest that travelers should omit the infamous practice of shooting them when they happen to see one. Hence, it is natural that they will wreak their vengeance in retaliation. The government should make more liberal presents. He has proven that it is far cheaper to feed and clothe the Indians, than to fight them. When the fighting is over, it is always followed by expen- sive presents, which, if properly distributed in the first instance, might have averted the fight. The troops, he also says, must be kept away, for it is a fact, that wherever are the most of these, there we may expect Indians, and the least security to persons and property. If these items be complied with, he has no hesitation in saying, that so far as Utah is concerned, no In- dians would molest the persons or property of travelers. He says that the Department has | often manifested its approval of his manage- ment of Indian affairs, and never its disappro- val, and why should he be subjected to such an- noyances in regard to funds, to paying expen- ses, and why deprived of his salary? Why should the appropriations for the benefit of the Indians of Utah, be retained in the Treasury, and individuals left unpaid? These are ques- tions, he says, I leave for you to answer at your leisure, and in the meanwhile, submit to such a course in relation thereto, as you shall see fit to direct.

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Brigham Young's Communication to the Indian Bureau.
WASHINGTON CITY, NOV. 5.—Brigham Young' in a communication to the Indian bureau, says that if he is to have the direction of Indian af- fairs, and is expected to maintain friendly rela- tions with the Indians, he would suggest that travelers should omit the infamous practice of shooting them when they happen to see one. Hence, it is natural that they will wreak their vengeance in retaliation. The government should make more liberal presents. He has proven that it is far cheaper to feed and clothe the Indians, than to fight them. When the fighting is over, it is always followed by expen- sive presents, which, if properly distributed in the first instance, might have averted the fight. The troops, he also says, must be kept away, for it is a fact, that wherever are the most of these, there we may expect Indians, and the least security to persons and property. If these items be complied with, he has no hesitation in saying, that so far as Utah is concerned, no In- dians would molest the persons or property of travelers. He says that the Department has | often manifested its approval of his manage- ment of Indian affairs, and never its disappro- val, and why should he be subjected to such an- noyances in regard to funds, to paying expen- ses, and why deprived of his salary? Why should the appropriations for the benefit of the Indians of Utah, be retained in the Treasury, and individuals left unpaid? These are ques- tions, he says, I leave for you to answer at your leisure, and in the meanwhile, submit to such a course in relation thereto, as you shall see fit to direct.